Hiya sistahs! Well I have been waiting for such a long time to have this release. TEN YEARS to be exact. TEN YEARS! Can you believe it’s been over TEN YEARS since Stamping Bella was born… MOREOVER TEN WHOLE YEARS since BELLA was born.

This release is to bring those of you who started this journey with me , back to where we were TEN WHOLE YEARS AGO. I remember launching our line and how da sistahood was born and how, I guess, it must have been the right time and the right place to release some stamps with images of women we can EMPATHIZE with.. LAUGH with.. CRY with.. CELEBRATE with… it was just the right time. We all needed da BELLA at that moment in time. Well, ten years have passed. We have all gotten ten years older (hmph).. we are all at different stages.. celebrating different things.. It’s CRAZY! How does time pass THAT fast? I am afraid I don’t have the answers but I DO remember what was happening in my life 10 years ago… I had Tyler who was 4… and Jayden was 1.. I was chasing after kidlets, trying to balance a successful crazy business.. holding up a household, trying to keep everything together. Working 24 hours a day.. changing diapers, cooking, cleaning LOL… I was YOUNGER.. I was more resilient I find… I feel like I was a bit stronger then.. less sensitive.. I HAD A GRANDMOTHER 10 years ago.. one who I loved so deeply who I have lost since then. I have moved 3 times.. driven different cars.. visited different places… you get the idea… Boy does time FLY.

Well this isn’t a post to make us cry. It is a post to CELEBRATE.. to celebrate WHO we are.. WHO we have become.. It is a post to Celebrate ALL of the milestones we have been through in these past 10 years.. to celebrate the things we have achieved.

I’m already crying writing this so I am going to stop LOL.

This post and this release is to celebrate BELLA. To introduce you to BELLA version 2.0. Just like we have aged and become more refined, so has BELLA. Happy 10 year Anniversary to US. To the Sistahood. To our NEW sistahs.. to our 10 year old sistahs. Bella represents a little bit of all of us. Which Bella are YOU? Now THAT is the question.

I was once asked the question.. HOW MANY CHARACTERS CAN YOU POSSIBLY HAVE IN YOUR STAMP LINE? and my answer always was.. I’ll let you know when we are done. I love when I get emails.. or see people looking at a wall of our stamps saying “OMG THAT’S SOO ‘so and so'”… that reminds me of “blabla”.. That’s what it’s all about sistahs. Our stamps represent da sistahood 🙂

I wanted to also thank my Design Team from the bottom of my heart.. making and loving making these samples for us! And thank you to Elaineabella for working so hard coloring, making cards, AND VIDEOS for us to enjoy!!! AMAZINGNESS

Ok enough blabla

Today we are “sneak peeking” Cosmobella, Cakeabella and I lovemypetsABELLA

In case you didn’t start the journey with us 10 years ago, here is the 2006 version of COSMOBELLA.. crazy ay?

Here is our Cosmobella V. 2.0.. isn’t she GORGEOUS???

Here are some AMAZING DROOLWORTHY samples from our amazing DT (click on the image to make it larger)

Here’s ALICEwertzABELLA’s card

Elaineabella’s card

And SANDIEBELLA’s card

All of these images will come with corresponding “CUT IT OUT” DIES!

Meet CAKEABELLA

Here’ s our 2006 version of Cakeabella

and here’s CAKEABELLA V. 2.0

and some GORGEOUS creations 🙂

Here’s FAYE-WJ-abella’s card

Here’s SHELabella’s card

here’s Elaineabella’s card

And Tracybella’s card

We never really had an I LOVEMYPETSAbella in 2006 lol but we did have PARISABELLA (named after Paris Hilton LOL)

And Finally for today, I introduce you to ILOVEMYPETSabella V 2.0

and here’s TracyBELLA’s card

and ELAINEABELLA’s card

I feel a new collection coming on…..

Wanna chance to win a Stamp and CUT IT OUT DIE set?

Leave a comment below and at the end of the sneak peeks we will pick 3 winners for the 3 different sets!

Mwah to da sistahs who walked down memory lane with me 🙂

Oh and P.S. ALL OF THESE IMAGES and CUT IT OUT DIES will be available on JUNE 25th for purchase!

Congrats on ten years! Release day, June 25th, is my youngest daughter’s birthday. As I scrolled down to Cosmobella V. 2.0, I did a double take. She looks just like my Becca! All of the V. 2.0 Bellas are beautiful, but I will definitely have to have Cosmobella!

Ooooooooh!!! I have all 3 of the originals (obviously!!) & I adore them. The new versions? I LOVE them (& need them in equal measure). Fabulously updated. I think my personal favorite is Cake a bella V2……maybe because she looks very much like me!! Here’s to the next 10 years & beyond. Thank you for sharing your journey x

Congrats on 10years… may there be many more to come! Love the new images and I’m chuckling….in 50 years will there be senior citizen versions? Your company, your designs, and the quality of your stamps and dies is top-notch.

I almost needed a Kleenex. A decade has gone by. Congratulations and Happy Birthday. As cute as the old ones are the new images are Wow and super cute. I really love the look. Everyone did a great job showcasing them. You da man…………Um, you da Sistah!

Surviving 10 years in this business is a feat in itself but to last that long and get better with each have passing year is testament to creativity, talent and superb business sense.
Congrats and I hope your success lasts another 10 years and many more.
I also love the ‘new’ bellas!

I still have and still use many of the originals! I think I have most of them. How fun to update and really? 10 years already? Where did that time go? I love that you have the dies now as well. Back then no one would ever have thought to have a die! Happy anniversary to you and your success. Can’t wait to see what you do in another 10 years!

Oh…. this post made me well up. Ten years ago, I was just finishing up high school, it was probably the worst year of my life having just lost my best friend to terrorism, and the last ten years have been a journey of trying, trying, always trying to heal and to move on! Hence why I started making cards, mental healthcare here is poor, so I had to invent my own therapy! And cardmaking was it really. Keeps me going!

Congrats on your ten year anniversary, may there be many more years to come! I love your images so much (having discovered them about 4 years ago now) they’re just great! I love the new images, they’re perfect updated versions of their previous selves – I can’t wait to purchase and colour some of these beauties!

Ten years: an impressive milestone! Your original Bellas are fabulous and the new…let’s just say the gals have ‘aged’ with style, class and flair! Beautiful…and the DT showcases, outstanding! Thank you for the trip down memory lane…
~carol

Hi Em! Huge congrats on your ten year anniversary….or Bella-versary!! What a great accomplishment and a wonderful example to your kids. I love all your stamps and especially all the stories behind them. You are right, we have all grown, changed, faced challenges, and hopefully amazed ourselves in the last 10 years. I hope you have your own cake celebration today!

10 years already? I’m pretty sure cakeabella was my 1st. Looking forward to purchasing the new look! By the way, I still have every, single one of all my Stamping Bella stamps. They got evacuated for a possible flood last week ??????????. Been there from the very beginning….all my love to Em and the sisterhood

I admit I’m a bit obsessed with the Bella’s and have been there since the beginning. I am SO excited about the new release and am going to have to start saving my pennies now, as I know I’m going to have to have them ALL!!!! Great job!

Oh what was I doing 10 years ago…I was finishing a 36 year career, getting divorced and moving. Today is a great new day and I love the refined new stamps…something like the refined new me. Lol Thanks Emily!

A BIG congratulations, Em, on ten years and going! You have some of the most beautiful and sweet (and adorable) images, and I love them and love your amazing DT! They continue to inspire me and truly must make you feel so proud. You should be proud of the amazing business, and it’s fun to see new and fun images you continue to design! Big hugs and congratulations!! xoxo

I fell in love Bella and all her permutations 10 years ago (it’s crazy how many I could relate to…as well as see her in my friends and Sistas!?)
And now, I’m loving her updated self…fits perfect for us all! Thank you and I am looking forward to s?Ing what’s to come!??

How awesome 10 years. I didn’t know if Stamping Bella until late 2014 and have been increasing my collection regularly ?? I do have Cosmabella. But have to say I am crushing on the new remakes of all of today’s sneak peaks. Take care Teresa

Congratulations on the Anniversary Em, as being one of those people who has a whole bunch of the original Bella’s these 2.0 versions are really something cool. And I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Here’s to another adventure filled 10 years 🙂

I love the Bella 2.0. She’s more realistic. But I remember all the feelings I got when I saw the perfect Bella for what I was feeling, doing, wishing at the time you released Bella 1.0 and part of me say no, don’t mess with a classic, but if i’m being truthful I really like 2.0 better. Mixed feelings here.

OMG! Ten years! And I just discovered your beautiful, wonderful stamps this year! I must have been under a rock because I’ve been a stamper for over 20 years!

I commend you on your beautiful stamps! And rockin’ such a great business all the time while taking care of your family! That is very hard! I know I have been trying to make money through crafts for most of that past 20 years. I even opened a retail scrapbook store for a year. Lots and lots of work! I am totally addicted to your stamps and can’t wait to own them all – even as you are consistently adding. I will just have to enlarge my craft room!

Em… congrats on 10yrs! Wow, remember when Paula, Linda and I came to visit your store back just shortly after you opened. OMG it just seems like yesterday. What a fun day that was. I have all my original ‘bella’s, and so good to see you releasing bella 2.0 -love, love, love them! Can’t wait to see the whole release. Again, CONGRATS!! Mwah!!

Congrats on your 10 years! I’ve been with you for about 5 1/2 years now! I have enjoyed every post, video and new stamp releases that you have done! And now there is a stamp that is truly me- COSMOBELLA! All the way from the cosmos to the blue jeans, and the flip flops!! I love it!!! Life is good!

Wow! A decade of Bella! Congrats! I am the cakabella–I’d be the petabella but I’m allergic to cats (LOL)! Maybe do a dogabella (with a bigger dog) and a catabella (with many cats because I don’t know too many people who have only one).
Love these Bellas! Let’s see more!

It is amazing how time has flown. Still have Bella’s from 10 years ago and more current. I’ve enjoyed the changes and am thrilled to wish StampingBella a happy anniversary. I’m looking forward to another ten years as well but will celebrate the here and now! Well done!!!!!

Congratulations on a very successful 10 years! I’m not sure when I learned about Stamping Bella, but it’s been awhile. I’ve loved seeing the progression to today. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us! It gives me such joy creating with your wonderful images.

Wow, these really are a great update. I have a ton of the original Bellas, I still love them! But these new ones really are beautiful! Congratulations on the anniversary! I still remember when you were just getting started!

Oh my goodness…….. thank you for that walk down memory lane……. I have been with you over the 10 years, and have some of the original Bella’s too! Lovely to see them updated and looking forward to seeing other’s to come!

I love Bella 1.0 and have almost every one of them (including the Fellas) but Bella 2.0 is making me ridiculously happy. I really can’t wait to see the rest of this release and what the future holds for my Bella collection. Congrats too on your 10 year anniversary!!!

Oh, I love the updates as much as the originals. Will there be more? I don’t know how long I have been reading your blog but I am sure it is longer than I think.? I always enjoy your notes and love the inspiration of your teams art. Thanks sooo much. Many congratulations and much future success. Kathryn

Love the new Bellas! Congrats on your 10th anniversary, Em! We met once at the Creativ Festival in Toronto – long ago when your store was still located at the Northtown Plaza. You introduced me to the joys of colour blending with pencil crayons and odourless mineral spirits. Does that bring back memories?

Wow! It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years. Time does fly. I had to go and count how many Bellas I have because I know it’s a lot! Drum roll… 57!! That’s not to mention the Chichiboulies, Kettos, Uptown Girls, and many other images that I’ve bought from Stamping Bella over the years. I love all that you to and am happy to have been able to be one of your customers. Here’s to the next 10 years!! Mwah!

First of all, congratulations on Stamping Bella turning 10 years old! I knew I had been stamping with the Bella stamps for a while, but I didn’t realize it had been a decade.
It’s so funny that you are posting those Bellas 2.0 because less than a month ago, I stamped a card for your weekly challenge using the Craftybella stamp and here’s how I ended my post:
“By the way, is anybody else missing the Bellas? I wish we could see a couple more get released, for old time’s sake. They were so adorable with their ear-to-ear smile!”
Did I feel Something was out in the universe before it got announced? 😉 Anyway, the Bellas might have aged 10 years, but I still love them as much now as I did then, and you’re making me want to reink them all again! Looking forward to seeing new peeks all week!
Cheers,
Cindy

I came on to the SB scene late in the game so I missed out on the true “Bella” craze. So thrilled to see the face-lifted line back for an encore! Can’t wait to add one of these to my “Bella Box”! Congrats on over a decade of success !

Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 20 years…Congratulations!!! I am so glad da Bellas are back! A few months ago I mentioned to my stamping group that da Bellas were no more; I am loving what I have seen so far! I still love my original Bellas though; I have most of them. ? (And let’s not forget Stella…love her too! ?) I can’t wait to see more and start playing your challenges again!

A lot has happened this past 10 years..:my kids have grown up! They were 6 and 7; last month my daughter graduated from H.S. and yesterday my son got his driver’s license. Both big life events! Wonderful for sure, but a bit sad for me too….

wow! what a road down to memory lane! it is just awesome to read and see how much everything is changed, yet bellas are still here! <3 Congrats on a huge milestone, i wish you and bellas ten times as much!

There was/IS just something magnetic about the simplicity and personality of the 10 year old Bella’s. I adore them and I always will, with their stick arms and HUGE smiles and eyes! The new 2.0 versions are like loving a whole new fresh Bella, each in her own way.

Happy ten years. So special. I am fairly new to your stamp line, but I’m really impressed with all of the beautiful stamps. I think your new look is just incredible, she is so lovely. Thanks for your generous giveaway.

These images are just amazing!! I remember when I first got into card making I just went crazy with buying tons of these. I must have had 40-50 of them!! LOL! I even had a special tin made up just to store them. The upgrades look incredible and what a great idea!! Can’t wait to check out more! Congrats!! Hugs!!

I love, love, love, love all the cards that everyone created! Your Bella’s are so talented when they create cards. I didn’t say that with the last post. I wish I had some of the old stamps so I could compare with ones I have now. I love the IlovemypetsaBella but I can’t use the sentiment. Darn it! I love to bake so Cakeabella would be great for me. I can see my credit card and my stamp collection getting bigger!

OMG if that isn’t me don’t bother me before my coffee
I love love the new bella stamps
I am a jean wearer and love them
But I do make a lot of cards to give so the dressed ones are great love all the packages the gift girl has
I will want so many of them

I’m so “EXCITED!” can’t wait until these are available. I didn’t get a chance to experience the old stamps; however I’m looking forward to Bella 2.0. I’m very happy for you and your creation (s). Have an awesome day.

WOW!! just amazing—10yearss!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!
I just love the new releases!!!! Thank you. I been using Bella stamps abut 3 years now, and this past relapse I got several new ones during that sale. I just LOVE THEM!!! Thank you!!!!!

each time I see a new Bella, I always want to look just like them! now even more so with the way they have been redesigned! love the new look, but of course the ‘old’ ones will always have a special place in my heart. 🙂